POET garners four safety awards for corn ethanol plants in Iowa and South Dakota

In South Dakota, Union Pacific gave four of its Chemical Transportation Safety Pinnacle Awards to POET plants in Ashton, Jewell and Emmetsburg, Iowa and Hudson, South Dakota, recognizing a zero chemical release record as well as implementation of successful preventative and corrective programs.

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